Ponta Preta surf forecast

Santa Maria · Sal · Cape Verde

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Right-hand point off Sal's southwest coast, the best known wave of Cape Verde and a destination for winter surfers and kitesurfers. Needs a northwest swell to switch on.

Break

point break, rights; faces W

Level

intermediate

Best swell

NW, NNW

Best wind

E, ENE (offshore)

Best tide

low tide

Season

Nov-Mar

Typical size

1-3 m

Crowd

low

Hazards

Reef; Urchins; Strong wind

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